Local Places to Visit When You Come to Motorhomes of Texas
Preparing for Your Service Visit
Thank you for choosing Motorhomes of Texas, we are delighted that you have chosen us to service your motorhome. We look forward to providing you with a remarkable service experience. During your stay you will have access to a customer lounge with complimentary drinks, TV and WiFi. You can also view our remodel library, featuring fabric samples and get more information on motorhome remodeling and upgrades.
For your convenience if you are unable to drop off your motorhome for service, we offer an onsite overnight stay during your visit. If you are taking advantage of this option, a team member will assign you a spot before your appointment. Our sites have electric and water hook ups and access to a dump station. You may also purchase propane onsite if needed. We have a pet-friendly lot, so you can bring the entire family.
OVERNIGHT STAY POLICY
We are happy to provide a place for you to stay during your service visit and make full use of our facilities. Our guests are kindly requested to observe the following policies.- If you are unable to make your appointment and will not need to stay overnight, please let us know as soon as possible.
- Check in with the office when you arrive during business hours. If you arrive after hours, please check in first thing the next morning.
- Park your motorhome in the space that you are assigned. A cone marked with your name will be in your space. While we know that an open site might present a great spot to park, it is reserved for another customer.
- A space is reserved for you the night before your appointment and during your service visit.
- We have a limited number of spaces for overnight guests and ask that you do not arrive on our lot earlier than the night before your service appointment.
- Check out with the office before you leave.
- We are unable to accommodate stays longer than the time it takes to complete the service on your motorhome. We ask that you leave no later than one day after your service work is complete.
- A list of nearby campgrounds is included if you need accommodations prior to or after your service visit beyond what we are happy to provide.
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- Pets must be on a leash at all time. Please clean up after your pet.
- Please place all garbage in dumpsters.
- Please lock your motorhome and vehicles when you are away.
Place to Visit While in Nacogdoches
While you are in town, you may want to visit some of our local attractions.
- Cole Art Center: Exhibitions are presented year-round of international, national and regional art in three main galleries. Located at 329 E. Main St. Open Tuesday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is free. 936.468.1131
- Durst-Taylor House & Gardens: Built circa 1830s this wood-frame house is interpreted to the 1840 to 1860 time period when the Blackburn family lived there. Located at 304 North St. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. 936.560.4443
- Ellen Trout Zoo: The Ellen Trout Zoo boasts 500 animals including exotic birds and mammals. The zoo is located at 402 Zoo Circle in Lufkin. Open daily from 9 am – 5 pm. Admission fee. 936.633.0399
- Fredonia Brewery: Brewing up traditional American style beers, with the flexibility to brew any type of beer, the Fredonia Brewery is located at 138 N. Mound St. Open Thursday – Saturday. 936.305.5125
- Farmer’s Market: The Market sells local organic produce, plants, baked goods, eggs, honey and crafts. Located at 107 W. Pearl St. Open on Saturdays. 936.213.0640
- Millard’s Crossing Historic Village: The historic village comprises a broad sampling of 19th century East Texas architecture from simple log cabins to Victorian homes. Located at 6020 North St. Open Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm. 936.564.6631
- Nacogdoches Valley Vineyard: Enjoy wine tastings, a vineyard tour and views of the wine making process, all in a quiet country setting. Located nine miles east of Nacogdoches at 9897 FM 1878. Open Friday 5 pm – 9 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 9 pm and by appointment. 936.615.643
- Oak Grove Cemetery: Four signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence are buried here, including Thomas J. Rusk. Located on North Lanana Street. Brochures available at the Nacogdoches Visitor Center.
- Old Nacogdoches University Building: It is the only original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 515 North Mound St. Open Tuesday – Friday 1 pm – 4 pm; Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. 936.569.7292
- Sterne-Hoya House Museum: Built circa 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, a prominent leader in the fight for Texas Independence. Located at 211 S. Lanana St. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. 936.560.5426
- Stone Fort Museum: A 1936 replica of Antonio Gil Y’Barbo’s stone house. The museum interprets East Texas and Nacogdoches history. Located on the SFA campus at the corner of Griffith and Clark Blvds. Open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday 1 – 5 pm. Admission is free. 936.468.2408
- Woodland Hills Golf Course: 18 hole golf course open to the public year round. Located 6 miles south of down- town off S. US Hwy 59 at 359 County Road 5021. 936.564.2762
Places to Stay in East Texas
Here is a list of some State Parks and Campgrounds located within 90 miles of Nacogdoches.
- Fairway RV Park 936.462.9900, fairwayrv.com, 5393 US Hwy 59 S., Nacogdoches 10 miles
- Eagle Nest Hidden Lake Resort, 936.520.0838 eaglenesthiddenlakeresort.com 19299 US HWY 59 N, Garrison 13 miles
- Lufkin KOA Journey 800.562.9166 koa.com/campgrounds/lufkin 250 FM 2021, Lufkin
17.7 miles - Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park 936.564.8888 camptonkawa.com 4675 Co Rd 153, Garrison 18.7 miles
- Rusk KOA Holiday 800.562.4143 koa.com/campgrounds/rusk 745 FM 343 East, Rusk 28.2 mile
- Mission Tejas State Park 936.687.2394 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks 120 Park Rd 44, Grapeland 38.4 miles
- Powell Park Camping Resort 409.584.2624 powellpark.com 971 CR 459, Broaddus 41.9 mile
- Martin Creek Lake State Park 903.836.4336 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks 9515 Co Rd 2181D, Tatum 57.1 miles
- Sam Rayburn Reservoir 877.444.6777 recreation.gov/camping/ gateways/505 63.8 miles
- Lake Sam Rayburn KOA 800.562.1612 koa.com/campgrounds/brookeland 505 CR 212, Brookeland
69.4 miles - Martin Dies Jr. State Park 409.384.5231 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks
634 Park Road 48 South, Jasper 78.4 miles - Tyler State Park 903.597.5338 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks 789 Park Rd 16, Tyler
85.6 miles - Escapees RV Club 936.327.1279 escapees.com 140 Escapees Dr. Livingston 74.5 miles
- Lake Livingston RV Park 281.852.0882 lakelivingstonrvpark.com 739 FM - 2457 Livingston 74.5 miles
Place to Eat in Nacogdoches
While you are in town, you may want to try one of our local restaurants.
- 1st City Cafe 936.564.1234 200 North Fredonia St.
- Appleby Sand Mercantile & Café 936.559.5151 6530 FM 2609
- Auntie Pasta’s 936.569.2171 211 Old Tyler Road
- Barkeep’s Eatery & Tap 936.305.5344 3308 North St.
- Bottlecap Alley Ice House Grill 936.559.0000 3203 North St.
- Butcher Boy's 936.560.1137 603 North St.
- CC’s Smoke House 936.462.8880 2709 Westward Dr.
- Clear Springs 936.569.0489 211 Old Tyler Rd.
- Dolli’s Diner 936.305.5007 116 S. Pecan St.
- EL Sombrero’s Coastal Tex-Mex 36.569.2800 3000 North St.
- Kinfolks 936.569.2422 4817 N.W. Stallings Dr.
- Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro 936.205.9183
2304 North St. - Mike’s Barbecue House 936.560.1676 1622 South St.
- Napoli’s Pizza & Restaurant 936.560.2002 2119 North St
- Nijiya 936.569.2636 3205 N University Dr., Suite A
- The Republic Steakhouse 936.564.1234 200 North Fredonia St.
- Taquitos El Jaliscience 936.205.9918 4512 North St.
- Zoukis Mediterranean 936.205.3166 1220 North St.